Health, Illness, and Society

An Introduction to Medical Sociology

Steven E. Barkan

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Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
23 January 2023

Sociology; Medical sociology

Health, Illness, and Society, Updated Second Edition provides a comprehensive yet concise introduction to medical sociology. In his accessible style, Steven Barkan covers health and illness behaviors, the social determinants of health problems, the health professions and health care system in the U.S., and how the U.S. system compares to that of other countries.

The updated second edition adds a new chapter, “The COVID-19 Pandemic,” which highlights several ways in which the pandemic exhibits health and health behavior disparities resulting from social inequalities and the deficiencies of the U.S. health system. The book also critically examines the achievements and limitations of the Affordable Care Act and discusses efforts of the Trump administration to weaken the ACA. Each chapter opens with learning questions to guide the student and “Health and Illness in the News” stories that apply each chapter’s contents to contemporary events. Chapter summaries reinforce key ideas and “Give it Some Thought” boxes emphasize critical thinking.

New to the Updated Second Edition New Chapter 14, “The COVID-19 Pandemic,” discusses several ways in which the pandemic reveals health and health behavior disparities New data on medical students and faculty, sexual harassment in medical school, and medical school debt provide students with a deeper understanding of the issues facing doctors New health care data on peer nations and discussion of health and health care rankings of U.S. women provide a critical examination of the quality and cost of health care in the U.S. versus its peer nations Enhanced examination of health insurance status and surprise medical billing, updated survey data on health care costs, and a discussion of high deductibles emphasize the patient financial burden created by a private system of medicine

By: Steven E. Barkan
Imprint: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Country of Publication: United States
Edition: 2nd Revised edition
Dimensions: Height: 250mm, Width: 178mm, Spine: 20mm
Weight: 671g
ISBN: 9781538177648
ISBN 10: 1538177641
Pages: 384
Publication Date: 23 January 2023
Recommended Age: From 18 to 22 years
Audience: College/higher education , Primary
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Steven E. Barkan is professor emeritus of sociology at the University of Maine. He is the author of several texts, including Criminology: A Sociological Understanding, 8e, Law and Society: An Introduction, 2e, and Sociology: Understanding and Changing the Social World, version 3.0.

Reviews for Health, Illness, and Society: An Introduction to Medical Sociology

A new comprehensive chapter of the COVID-19 Pandemic is included and applied to each chapter in the book, covering major themes and points. It’s easy for students to see the connection. -- Jenifer Kunz, Professor, West Texas A&M University Chapter 14, “The COVID-19 Pandemic,” is a valuable addition to the text. It is an informative examination of the sociology of infectious disease and excellent analysis of health disparities. The chapter links many concepts presented in the text with a real-world situation all can relate to. -- Robert J. Behling, University of St. Francis